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Minister Kountoura Goes to Paris to Promote Greece

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura will promote Greece at France's international travel and tourism trade fair IFTM Top Resa 2016 in Paris that will take place September 20-23.

Zakynthos to Showcase Tourism Goods at China Fair

In efforts to promote Zakynthos as a prime tourist destination to the Chinese market, sector professionals and local administration will be participating in the 2016 International Islands Tourism Conference to take place September 21-23 on Zhujiajian Island, China.

Kountoura Scraps Obsolete Regime, Paves Way for Tourism Facility Upgrade in Greece

Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura has decided to do away with an outdated decree, known as PETA, in order to simplify procedures for the renovation, re-operation and upgrade of tourist accommodation facilities in rural areas.

Tourism Minister Expects Record Rise in Arrivals to Greece

Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said she expects a record rise in the number of arrivals this year and increased revenue thanks in large part to the ministry’s targeted actions.

Greek Tourism Professionals Introduced to E-commerce Gateway to China: Alibaba

Greek trade and tourism entrepreneurs, keen on opening up to the Chinese market, were introduced to the world’s largest e-commerce group, Alibaba, a Chinese company active in consumer-to-consumer, business-to-consumer and business-to-business sales services via web portals.

TUI Extends Tourism Season on Kos

TUI Germany has announced that it will expand its programme for the Greek island of Kos with additional seats until the end of October.

Kountoura: Greek Tourism on Track Despite Challenges

Despite this year's challenges due to geopolitical developments and unpleasant events in Europe and neighboring countries, Greece's tourist numbers are showing a positive trend, according to Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

Alibaba Athens Event Aims to Boost Greece – China Online Trade

Greek entrepreneurs keen on opening up to the Chinese market will have a chance to meet with representatives from the world’s largest e-commerce group, Alibaba, who will be in Athens for an event on September 14.

Kountoura, TUI Group Strengthen Ties to Boost Greek Tourism

The strategic development and promotion of Greek tourism abroad was the main topic on the agenda of a meeting held in Athens between Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and TUI Group's Thomas Ellerbeck.

Kountoura Points to Alternative Tourism as Next Big Thing

Adventure tourism is the next big thing, according to Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura, who added that tapping into new markets will take Greece one step closer to achieving the goals set for the next year.

Greece’s Alt. Tourism Minister Sees Light at Tunnel’s End

Greece’s Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura is keeping a positive outlook, expecting revenue from incoming tourism to grow in 2016 despite geopolitics and terrorism.

Ministry Takes Action to Boost Tourism to Eastern Aegean Isles

In efforts to stimulate tourism to the Eastern Aegean islands hit by the refugee influx the Greek tourism ministry has announced yet another series of incentives including friendlier prices at hotels.

Greece: Ministers Discuss Stronger Cooperation on Medical Tourism

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and Deputy Foreign Minister Dimitris Mardas recently discussed ways to develop and promote Greece as a medical tourism destination.

Greece Draft Law: Hefty Fines for Illegal Home Rentals to Tourists

According to a draft law currently being examined at the Greek finance ministry, individuals found renting properties to tourists illegally will be subject to hefty fines.

Greece’s 28-Member Cruise Affairs Coordinating Committee Meets for 1st Time

The framework of operation, challenges, developments and priorities of Greece’s cruise industry were the focus of the first meeting of the National Coordinating Committee for Cruise Affairs held on Wednesday, at Piraeus Port Authority headquarters.

Alt. Tourism Minister Hopeful for 2016, Greece Still Resilient

Amid terror attacks, Turkey’s failed coup, Brexit and the refugee crisis, Greek tourism appears to be resilient, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura told a press briefing on Wednesday.

Minister Kountoura Backs 1st AegeanBall Fest for Syros’ Tourism

Basketball and sports can go a long way towards the promotion of Greece as a leading holiday destination, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said during the 1st AegeanBall Festival 2016 held earlier this month on the Cycladic island of Syros.

Nafpaktia to Promote Alternative Side at Tourism Expo in October

The Municipality of Nafpaktia, Western Greece, is hoping to boost the destination's tourism appeal when it hosts the country's first exhibition dedicated to alternative forms of tourism "Nostos Greek Alternative Expo 2016" in October.

Alt Tourism Minister Kountoura Explores Ways to Boost Mykonos’ Popularity

Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and Mykonos Mayor Konstantinos Koukas explored ways to further boost the attractiveness and competitiveness of the island's tourism product.

Minister Kountoura Visits Pella, Highlights Tourism Potential

Referring to the region of Pella in northern Greece, as one of “priceless treasures”, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said the destination has all the potential to emerge as a major alternative tourism destination.